All works will be held in the large dance studio at Elements Collective Venue (ECV) on 17 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. The studio is equipped with mirrors, air-conditioning and professional speakers system, it has access to water and bathrooms. The workshops will be capped to 50 people (25 couples) and need to be booked in pairs (leader/follower) to guarantee everyone can have space to learn. Please arrive at least 15 min in advance to all workshops. Tickets to workshops will NOT be sold at the door.
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In order of time:
Rina & Nadim (Australia)
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Every year since Moonlight Tango started, Rina & Nadim have been supporting our mission and contributing to the success of this international festival. We look forward to welcome them again to teach and perform. Can't wait to learn from you! ​
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Cost
These two 1.5h tango workshops (total 3 hours) are sold as a package until tickets are available for a price of $120.00
Tuesday 03/09/2024 from 20:30 to 22:00
Creating exciting dynamic changes when dancing to various orchestras
We will be working on techniques that allow us to have range in our dance to be more musical. We will be working on techniques that allow us to express a range of dynamics so we have a toolbox to bring out all of the different elements of the music that we love so much!
Wednesday 04/09/2024 from 20:30 to 22:00
Circular and Linear Sacada Combinations for Leaders and Followers
Revising good technique for walking will help us with the timing and the cadence of sacadas. From there we will delve deeper into interesting sadaca combinations for both leader and followers.
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Silvina Tse & Julio Alvarez (Italy)
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Gracious and technically impeccable maestros from Europe! Silvina was born in Italy from a Chinese mother, honors degree in civil engineering as well as a gyrotonic trainer diploma and a sports coach certification. Juliowas born in Cuba, has a musical education and he is an expert in biomechanics and athletic training; with the Afro-Cuban rhythm in his blood, he makes of every note a precise movement He has won several international championships in Italy, Germany and Russia. The rare multi-ethnic and different cultural background of this couple is the evidence that tango has developed in every corner of the earth.
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Cost
These six 1.5h tango workshops (total 9 hours) are sold as a package until tickets are available for a price of $375.
- Thursday 05/09/2024 from 17:00 to 20:00
- Friday 06/09/2024 from 13:30 to 16:30
- Saturday 07/09/2024 from 13:30 to 16:30
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Workshops Topics:
Focus on Musicality
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D’Arienzo versus Di Sarli: choice of the patterns and different quality of the steps
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Decoding the music of R. Biagi
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Focus on Technique
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Tango Drills: warming up with balance and postural tips, musicality theory and body coordination, tango technique
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Ocho cortado: 10 variations plus adornos
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Different Styles
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Rock steps and playful combinations to handle the rhythm of milonga
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Repetitive and circular patterns to dance socially to the rhythm of vals ​​